Roald Dahl

Review: MATILDA THE MUSICAL at Hackmatack Playhouse
by Dan Marois - Aug 8, 2026

Hackmatack’s production delivers a strong message with singing, dancing, silliness and heart. It’s an easy show to recommend for families, Dahl fans and anyone looking for an entertaining summer night out.

Cast Set for Pittsburgh Musical Theater's BROADWAY AT THE OVERLOOK Season Preview Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2026

Pittsburgh Musical Theater has revealed the cast for its upcoming Broadway at the Overlook Season Preview Concert, taking place in August at the West End Overlook Park.

WILLY WONKA JR to Open in Emmaus This August
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 5, 2026

Star of the Day will present Roald Dahl's WILLY WONKA JR. at St. John's United Church of Christ in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, featuring two rotating casts across multiple performances.

MATILDA THE MUSICAL Will Open at Hackmatack Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2026

Hackmatack Farm + Playhouse will present the Tony Award-winning musical based on Roald Dahl's story, with the title role shared by two young performers in Berwick, Maine.

Sierra Boggess, Jordan Fisher & More Join THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Sequel Audio Book
by Michael Major - Jul 31, 2026

Sierra Boggess, Beatrice Penny-Touré, Jordan Donica, Jordan Fisher, and more have joined the cast of Our Strange Duet, a new followup to Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera.

CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY JR. to Make Regional Premiere at Upper Darby Summer Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2026

Upper Darby Summer Stage will present the regional premiere of Charlie & The Chocolate Factory Jr. at Haverford High School, featuring a cast of more than 80 young performers from across the Delaware Valley.

THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE THE MUSICAL to Return to London at Lyric Hammersmith
by Stephi Wild - Jul 20, 2026

THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE THE MUSICAL, produced by The Roald Dahl Story Company, will return to London for a 4-week run at Lyric Hammersmith following a 15-venue UK tour.

REVIEW: A Visual Display of Magic and Music Shines in CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
by Gilbert Kim Sancha - Jul 15, 2026

A special kind of magic fills The Theatre at Solaire as a major international tour arrives. Beyond the resort’s radiant lights, the lobby buzzes in eager anticipation, drawing together theater purists, chic weekenders, and families teeming with excitement.

Review: MATILDA THE MUSICAL at Summer Theatre Of New Canaan
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - Jul 12, 2026

The Summer Theatre Of New Canaan's production of MATILDA THE MUSICAL is a must-see or must-see again for all ages.

42ND STREET to Open at Sharon Playhouse This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2026

Sharon Playhouse will present 42ND STREET, directed by Artistic Director Carl Andress, featuring tap dancing, iconic songs, and the story of a young chorus girl chasing her Broadway dreams.

ROALD DAHL'S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY to Host Back-to-School Supply Drive at Ruth Eckerd Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2026

The Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts will partner with the Mattie Williams Neighborhood Family Center to collect school supplies for students during performances of ROALD DAHL'S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at Ruth Eckerd Hall.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 10, 2026- CRAZYSEXYCOOL – THE TLC MUSICAL First Look and More
by - Jul 10, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 10, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Video: Preview of THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE THE MUSICAL at King's Theatre
by Michael Major - Jul 9, 2026

A promotional video for THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE THE MUSICAL at King's Theatre has been posted by ATG Tickets, as the family musical continues its UK tour. Watch the video!

SHOWSTOPPER! THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL to Return to Cambridge Theatre Before Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2026

The Olivier Award-winning SHOWSTOPPER! THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL has extended its West End run at Cambridge Theatre through December 2026, with the cast creating a brand-new musical each night based on audience suggestions.

Video: Watch the Trailer For GIANT Starring John Lithgow in Cinemas
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2026

John Lithgow will reprise his Olivier and Tony Award-winning role as Roald Dahl in the cinema release of GIANT, filmed live at the Harold Pinter Theatre and screening in 18 countries. Check out the new trailer in the video here!

MATILDA THE MUSICAL to Open Valley Youth Theatre's 2026/27 Season in Phoenix
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 8, 2026

Valley Youth Theatre will present MATILDA THE MUSICAL at the Herberger Theater Center in Phoenix, featuring a cast of 37 young performers selected from over 174 auditions, with a live orchestra and a reimagined production reflecting its wheelchair-using lead.

ROALD DAHL'S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY to Feature Student Orchestra at Ruth Eckerd Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 6, 2026

The Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts will present ROALD DAHL'S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at Ruth Eckerd Hall, with student musicians performing the score live from the orchestra pit.

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Holds FSL-Interpreted Performance on July 22
by Gilbert Kim Sancha - Jul 4, 2026

Live theater truly shines when it’s inclusive. Roald Dahl's 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' invites deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences to experience the magic directly with a Filipino Sign Language (FSL)-interpreted performance of this colorful musical.

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY to Make San Diego Regional Premiere at Moonlight Amphitheatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2026

Moonlight Stage Productions will present the San Diego Regional Premiere of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY as part of its 45th Anniversary Season at Vista's Moonlight Amphitheatre, featuring Josh Adamson as Willy Wonka.

1776, COME FROM AWAY & More Lead Maine Theatre Summer Picks
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Jun 30, 2026

Though for many residents and folks from away, summer in Maine signifies a chance to revel in gorgeous scenery - beaches, lakes, trails – summer is also time to enjoy two of Maine’s premiere regional companies, Maine State Music Theatre and Ogunquit Playhouse.(see Dan Marois’ review below)  This year the lineups at both companies are stellar, but my critic’s pick for 2026 are two productions at Maine State Music Theatre in Brunswick:  the musical 1776 (now playing through July 11) and COME FROM AWAY scheduled for August 5-22 at the Pickard Theater on the campus of Bowdoin College.